Category Archives: New Tips & Tricks

The Art of Urban Snowshoeing

Written by Raymond Roy
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As an artist I’ve discovered that urban snowshoeing in Ottawa can be both an extremely creative and environmentally friendly activity. There is no need for expensive gear or even a car to get you to the best snowshoeing locations. And … Continue reading →

A New Found Passion: Wildlife Tracking and Identification

Written by Rose Doucet
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There’s a plethora of wildlife activity on my rural New Brunswick property. Little red squirrels chatter warnings to each other of impending danger. Giant Pileated woodpeckers, with their tropical sounding “wuk, wuk, wuk, wuk”, jack hammer on a big … Continue reading →

Snowshoeing at Night: How to Plan, Prepare and Navigate

Written by John Soltys
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Snowshoeing at night is an activity not to be missed! Under a full moon, the snow sparkles, and you can feel the emphasis on the quiet solitude. As peaceful as a daylight snowshoe adventure can be, nightshoeing is much more … Continue reading →

Top 5 Safety Tips for Snowshoeing

Written by Lela London
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Many of us preach the ‘if you can walk, you can snowshoe’ mantra to anyone who will listen, and we’re right…for the most part.

Compared to skiing or snowboarding, snowshoeing has a lower barrier of entry. This means great things … Continue reading →

Before Snowshoeing Alone, Ask Yourself These Questions

Written by Matthew Timothy Bradley
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Catskill High Peaks
"Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory." - Ed Viesturs

The Homemade Snowshoe Repair Kit

Written by Jim Joque
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Kids, teens, young adults, and parents all seem to enjoy the “what’s in my pack” game. I relay a fictitious story and ask the audience what should be in my pack. Then, I slowly pull out the essential accessories. … Continue reading →

Top 10 Tips for First-Time Snowshoers

Written by Jenny Starkey
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Every new sport can be intimidating if you’ve never tried it, but you have to start somewhere. That’s why we’ve compiled the top 10 tips for snowshoe first-timers.  With these handy morsels of advice, the trail to becoming an experienced … Continue reading →

Snowshoeing Education 301: Up for the Season?

Written by Jim Joque
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Gearing up for the season by a downhill skier implies that they not only have to get out their skis, poles, boots, goggles, special clothing and ski rack for their car, but they also have to purchase their season ski … Continue reading →

Tips For Choosing Snowshoes & Hitting The Trail With Toddlers and Kids

Written by Amanda DiLenge
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A lot of people have asked me how we got our kids to love snowshoeing at such an early age. We rarely snowshoe without all three of them in tow. People find it hard to believe that our 10-year-old still … Continue reading →

Seniors on Snowshoes

Written by Jim Fagan
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Now that the holidays have come and gone, this is a good time to focus on the snowshoeing season. This will be the ninth year of senior snowshoeing adventures for my wife and me. We eagerly await the feeling of snow crunching under our snowshoes, or silent steps into new fallen powder. We have snowshoed in different parts of Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. A couple of times, when heavy snow fell unexpectedly here in North Texas, we astonished the locals by using our snowshoes to travel around. That gave us the chance to tell those who were puzzled all about how much we love snowshoeing. We want to revisit some of those favorite places and possibly try some new ones in the Sierras and Cascades.

Avalanche Avoidance Tips & FAQ

Written by Kingsley Jones
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The Alps has already claimed its first avalanche fatality of the season, and before the end of winter there will be another 250,000 avalanches in this mountain chain alone, and around the world about 150 people will fall victim to the ‘white death'. In this article we sort through the myths and arm you with some essential avalanche avoidance tips, that are as valid on Aonach Mor as they are on the North Face of Everest. In over 95 percent of all avalanche accidents, the victim or someone in the victim's party triggers the slide. Avalanches are the only natural hazard in the world that is commonly triggered by the victim!

What To Bring When Snowshoeing: Top Accessories For the Day Hiker

Written by Jim Joque
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A claim to fame for snowshoeing is that it is considered one of the least expensive outdoor sports, given that all you need are snowshoes. And true, for about $150 you are off and running, or hiking. But like any other recreation, there are always those little extra things you can buy and use that fall under the classification of "accessories." As I prepare to head out for a day of snowshoeing on a backcountry trail, there are accessories that I take with me. Some of those accessories are for convenience and some are essential to safety.